Associate in Applied Science in Journalism

Degree Information

Academic Plan Code

Credits

Career Pathway

Associated Programs

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Journalism and New Media Studies provides students with general, practical and marketable skills that will enable them to seek entry-level employment in news and feature writing for newspapers, magazines, community journals, online websites and radio and television. The program includes development of a portfolio that will exhibit students' abilities to write both news and feature stories. The development of news judgment is also a critical component of the program. An awareness of global and cultural differences also forms a key element of this degree for the successful graduate. The curriculum combines coursework in journalism with a General Education component.

Course Sequence by Term

The following is a suggested course sequence by term for the pathway. Students should keep in mind the items below that affect their success in completing the pathway as listed:

The course sequence is laid out by suggested term. It is understood that students may enter the program at different times of the year.

Students should meet with an academic advisor, or program director, or counselor who can assist in assessing student needs that may affect course enrollment. Appropriate resources can be discussed and agreed to in order to address student needs and support successful course completion.

Program Area Key:

Critical Rdg = Critical Reading

FYC = First Year Composition

HUM = Humanities and Fine Arts

Mathematics = Mathematics

NS = Natural Science

Oral Comm = Oral Communication

PP = Program Prerequisite

SB = Social & Behavioral Sciences

RC = Required Courses

RE = Restricted Electives

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for all courses required within the program.

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Disclaimer

All information is administered by the Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation at Maricopa County Community College District and published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

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